Registered Veterinary Nurse

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop in schedule 3 procedures? Paying up to £30,000 

• We offer unlimited budget for CPD
• Work in a brand-new purpose designed building
• Full time and part time considered 
• You will have access to a chalet in the French Alps! 
• Use your clinical skills and undertake schedule 3 procedures 

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our small animal practice located in Durham for an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, professional team on a full-time basis. However, if you are looking for part time please do get in touch as we can discuss this. 

About us:
We are based in a brand new, purpose designed building offering all you could want in a practice! 

We understand the important of a work/life wellness balance, so you will be surrounded by a team that cares for each other and believe in building a judgement free work environment. 

Our lovely team really enjoy socialising together including an annual garden party, access to a chalet in the French Alps and nurse lead outings. We'll also provide cake on your birthday!

Durham Vets4Pets team consists of 5 vets, 5 RVNs, 3 SVNs, 1 ACA. We have 3 vets working per day 2 consulting and 1 full surgical vet. 

About the role: 
We’re looking for a nurse who wants to bring fresh ideas to the practice and who is looking to be part of a growing team. We have nurses with certificates in anaesthesia, exotics, feline friendly nursing, ECC & Nutrition. We love having our nurses be able to use their skills as much as possible in our day to day running. This position is full time, and you would be working on a rota basis, working 1 in 4 - 5 Saturdays alongside another nurse but no OOH.  We do understand everyone is different so if you are looking for part time hours, we would still like to hear from you. 

About You: 
You will have a good experience of veterinary nursing, excellent customer service and communication skills, be an effective team player, have a systematic approach when making decisions and be able to carry out the role effectively with planning and organisation. You are friendly, down-to-earth, have a genuine interest in animal welfare and enjoy the variety provided by the clients and colleagues alike.

What we offer:

• Excellent salary of £25,000 - £30,000 (DOE) 
• Enhanced holiday allowance that grows with years’ service 
• Practice profit bonus sharing scheme
• Unlimited CPD allowance to play with subject to approval. 
• Contributory pension scheme
• Memberships paid
• Great company discounts and rewards - including 20% off at Pets at Home, and the Vet Group

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare, exceptional customer service and would like to join our fantastic team, then we would love to hear from you. 

For further information please email Rachel on northvet@vets4pets.com or to apply please visit www.vets4petscareers.com.

Location: DH1 5GB
Pets just see people. They aren’t biased and they don’t discriminate. We take our inspiration from pets, and we value and respect difference in all its forms. Our aim is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and every colleague can help us achieve this. We encourage our people to be themselves so even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you